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Upwind Walks Away from Datadog Deal
When Upwind raised four hundred million dollars after walking away from a Datadog acquisition offer, it signaled a major shift in startup exit dynamics. Lucas and Luna explore how this decision reflects the broader market reality where founders are prioritizing independent growth over strategic mergers and acquisitions. They analyze why strategic acquirers like Datadog might be scaling back on high-priced talent and technology buys, and what this means for valuation expectations in late-stage tech deals as we head into the end of 2026.
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